Harlan Warde was an American actor known for his roles in The Monster That Challenged the World, Money Madness, and State Department: File 649. Born on November 6, 1917, in Los Angeles County, California, he had a varied career in film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Harlan Warde was married twice. His first wife was Caroline Frances Sherwood, with whom he had one child, and they were married from November 8, 1949, until 1957. He later married Barbara Grace Whittaker in 1958, but this marriage also ended in divorce in 1963.
Career Highlights
Warde served in the Army Special Forces during World War II and later used his acting skills in an unusual role, portraying a patient with neurological disease for medical training videos at the University of Southern California. Notably, he portrayed characters such as an American consul in Sayonara and a Navy chaplain in Cry For Happy, highlighting his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Harlan Warde passed away on March 13, 1980, in Los Angeles County, California, due to undisclosed reasons. His contributions to film and television, especially in the mid-20th century, continue to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cry Terror! | 1958-05-02 | Bert, Operative |
| Money Madness | 1948-04-15 | Donald Harper |
| Without Warning! | 1952-05-08 | Police Detective Sgt. Don Warde |
| Donovan’s Brain | 1953-09-30 | Treasury Agent Brooke |
| Julie | 1956-10-17 | Det. Pope |
| The Monster That Challenged the World | 1957-06-14 | Lt. Robert ‘Clem’ Clemens |
| Vice Squad | 1953-07-31 | Det. Lacey |
| Sayonara | 1957-12-25 | Consul (uncredited) |
| Cry for Happy | 1961-03-03 | Chaplain |
| The Big Valley | 1965-09-15 | Multiple Roles |